I keep hearing about more New Year's Day runs, rides and hikes; as promised in yesterday's roundup, I'll pass 'em along as I hear about them. This latest event, a group ride, will involve a little drive — unless you're already planning to be in the Jacksonville area New Year's Day. Join the Down East Cycling Club for either a 25-mile ride or a 38-miler, both of which begin at the Golden Corral (NC 24 at Piney Green Road) in Jacksonville and wind up in downtown Swansboro. Both are inland routes on relatively quiet country roads. There's a pre-ride chat at 7:30 a.m., the ride begins at 8. I did a Memorial Day century with the club a few years back and they were great fun to ride with.
